Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-16
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 7.0)
The line graph illustrates the number of people who participated in five different activities at a social Centre in Melbourne, Australia, between 2000 and 2020.
Overall, it is evident that participation in martial arts and the film club remained relatively stable throughout the period. Table tennis and musical performances saw an increase over the years, whereas amateur dramatics experienced a significant decline in popularity.
In 2000, around 64 people participated in the film club, and this figure remained relatively stable despite a slight dip to approximately 60 in 2010, before recovering to about 66 by the end of the period. Participation in martial arts fluctuated only modestly, ranging between roughly 32 and 38 participants before finishing at around 36 in 2020.
Table tennis, however, showed considerable growth. Starting at only 16 participants in 2000, the figure rose gradually to 19 in 2010 before increasing dramatically to approximately 51 by 2020. Conversely, amateur dramatics fell steadily from about 25 participants to just 3 over the same period. Musical performances had no participants until 2005, after which numbers climbed steadily, reaching around 16 by 2020.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The student covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear overview and selecting key features and trends for all five activities shown on the graph. The main features are reported accurately, such as noting that film club and martial arts remained stable, table tennis grew significantly, and amateur dramatics declined. Data points are cited effectively to support the comparisons made, meeting the requirements for a well-developed response under Band 7.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. An introductory paragraph is followed by a concise overview, and body paragraphs are structured logically around groups of activities. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'however', and 'conversely' are used flexibly and appropriately to signal comparisons and contrasts between the different data series. Paragraphing is used effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary with good flexibility and precision, suitable for an Academic Task 1 response. Less common lexical items and collocations are used effectively, such as 'remained relatively stable', 'experienced a significant decline', and 'increasing dramatically'. Word choices are accurate, and spelling is flawless throughout.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response exhibits a good variety of complex structures with frequent error-free sentences. The student demonstrates good control of grammar and punctuation, successfully handling complex noun phrases, subordinate clauses, and participial phrases (e.g., 'before recovering to about 66 by the end of the period'). Minor errors are virtually absent, placing this securely at a high band.
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